Support for Families at The Problem Gambling Center

Our family programs are based on our belief that recovery from addiction is a family process. Family participation, education, and recovery are vital to the successful outcome of long-term sustained recovery and change for the problem gambler. Our program is designed to guide families on how to be okay emotionally, spiritually, and mentally whether the problem gambler continues in abstinence or not. We offer support, education, and assistance in identifying leverage and healthy boundaries. PGC currently offers group and individual therapy options for its family members. During 2011 PGC treated 345 family members.

If someone you know is struggling with a gambling problem, please contact us to schedule an assessment.The Problem Gambling Center Family Member Questionnaire Consider the statements listed below:

In the last 12 months..... Have you had recurring arguments and conflict between yourself and the problem gambler which has caused preoccupation and/or distraction from activities of daily living? YES NO Have you experienced a lack of communication and/or withdrawal between yourself and the problem gambler which results in frustration and/or anger? YES NO Have you had inappropriate kinds of communication between yourself and the problem gambler which has included unrealistic expectations, withdrawal, or criticism? YES NO Have you spent too much time at school, work, or friends’ homes to avoid contact with theproblem gambler? YES NO Have you experienced stress related to threat of separation? YES NO Do you have increased irritability, sleeplessness, depression, and/or social withdrawal? YES NO Do you have tearfulness, low energy, or withdrawal related to concerns about your relationship with the problem gambler? YES NO Do you have arguments which never resolve due to insufficient conflict resolution strategies? YES NO Have you participated in over-protection or over-involvement in problem gambler’s life activities? YES NO Do arguments with the problem gambler cause preoccupation and detract from work performance? YES NOAre you willing to participate in family or individual counseling? Contact The problem Gambling Center today.